With its harmonious architectural qualities of balance, proportion and streamlined silhouette, the Hashi lamp from Davide Groppi commands a sleek visual presence.

Blurring the boundaries between art and design, it plays with functionality and versatility.

Articulated with sleekness, the lamp derives its strong, sculptural profile from the clean, simple lines of chopsticks (Hashi).

Fusing dynamic geometry and crisp rectilinearity, the light’s principal component is the pivot point between the two slim stems that serve as light sources. The two sticks can be positioned in different ways to adapt to the needs of the space. Designed by Federico Delrosso, the beautifully minimal and elegant lamp provides directional and dimmable light in a simple and flexible manner.

Available in matt black, the LED-integrated floor lamp comes with a black cable. The sleek profile of the lamp works especially well when silhouetted against the clean background of a painted wall.

Striking and sculptural, the Hashi lamp transforms its surroundings instantly by producing a strong, graphic effect with pure aesthetics.

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We spend one-third of our time in bed, so it is worth investing in bed linen that delivers maximum comfort and the best night’s sleep. Every night one will look forward to the indulgence of wrapping oneself in high-quality bed linen.

With a passion for purity and beauty, Yumeko’s bed linen is designed to transform one’s home into a sanctuary, a place of pleasure and wellness. From cotton sateen and jersey cotton, to percale cotton and flannel bed linen, find the perfect bed linen collection for one’s sleeping needs in every season. The range is expertly crafted using the highest quality cotton, ensuring an experience with the best that cotton has to offer – a cosy feel in winter and crisp coolness in the hotter months.

Each type boasts a unique look and feel to satisfy even the most discriminating sleeper. With a beautiful drape and a light sheen, Yumeko’s cotton sateen, with a thread count of 300, delivers sensuous luxury and irresistible softness any day of the year.

Yumeko’s percale has a thread count of 210 and is known for its crisp and cool feel, which is perfect for warm weather. Yumeko’s jersey cotton is 160 grams and feels relaxed and cosy. Yumeko’s flannel is heavenly soft and fluffy, making it ideal for those cold winter nights.

All the sheets provide elegance and sheer comfort, with colours that evoke timeless style and appreciation. This is a true investment in a great night’s sleep.

Cotton remains the gold standard for sheet fibres, yet the sad truth is that most cotton in this era is made from environmentally irresponsible fabrics. In fact less than 1% of all bed linen is made from organic cotton.

All of Yumeko’s bed linens are 100% organic and certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), recognised as the world’s leading processing standard for textiles made from organic fibres.

Yumeko’s GOTS certification ensures its cotton is pure and made fairly and without harmful chemicals and pesticides. Yumeko’s cotton sateen, percale and jersey bed linen are also 100% Cotton Fairtrade-certified, guaranteeing they respect farm communities.

The high-quality cotton fibre, organically grown and masterly spun, has been woven into a beautifully soft fabric that is safe to health. The end result? Luxury bed linen made the way it should be.

Healthy sleep is essential to our quality of life and the bedding that surrounds us can make a huge difference. The Yumeko cotton bed linen sets combine elegance with sustainability, creating the ultimate sleeping environment.

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The laundry basket can be a sad sight. Shoved in the corner piled with dirty clothes and linen, it is often unstylish and takes up too much space.

Give laundry a new life, by choosing this modern laundry hamper by Yamazaki. It is a minimalist’s dream, with its clean, contemporary lines and simple shape. It helps to keep dirty laundry neat and tidy. No more eyesore!

Decorative and functional, the collapsible laundry hamper brings a streamlined look and a stylish touch to the laundry space, bedroom, bathroom or en route to the launderette. It folds up easily to get out of the way.

Available in black and white, the laundry hamper is suited to a myriad of interiors and styles, making it easy to have the home organized and uncluttered-looking. Handy and practical yet slim and compact, the folding laundry basket can hold up to 45 litres of clothing.

Sturdy and lightweight, the steel structure is flexible enough to come together to transport the hamper with one hand.

Renowned Japanese brand Yamazaki brings sleek contemporary style and organisation to all areas of the home. Yamazaki is one of Japan’s oldest and most respected homeware designer companies. Established over 100 years ago, the company remains a family business, with its current president being the founder’s great-grandson.

Well-versed in organisational, storage and space-saving solutions for the everyday household, one of the aspects that makes Yamazaki stand out is the deep thought and intelligence put into the design. Each product has been cleverly designed to embody the essence of minimalistic simplicity, with a clear sense of purpose and quality.

Clean-lined, minimalistic and utilitarian – that is the epitome of Yamazaki’s modern design. We cannot get enough of their smart products and think they add a sleek touch to any living space.

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With the Daybed Air from Broste Copenhagen, the aim was to create an informal and welcoming lounge bed in a modern expression that was equally as comfortable as it looked.

Showcasing a timeless sculptural quality, it is a beautiful contemporary-styled modern chaise lounge/daybed that is the epitome of fine living.

The eye-catching daybed draws attention because of its unpretentious yet elegant appearance and visual lightness. With a decidedly contemporary look, its design and composition are pure, simple and stylish.

With a slender silhouette and a pared back composition, it is the essence of function and understated styling. Its simplicity gives it a clean beauty, making it equally suited to private and public settings.

The use of the basic element of wood and the sober coloured upholstery make the daybed both appealing to the eye and wonderfully comfortable. Its generous dimensions of 200 centimetres by 88 centimetres provides an inviting and relaxed way to enjoy the good life.

Its elegant style and functionality makes the daybed a wonderful decorative piece and a must-have for any modern home.

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Alpaca, one of the world’s most luxurious fabrics, is a jewel amidst all the synthetic fibres and harsh materials found in our everyday lives.

One of our favourite fibres for all seasons, alpaca is softer than silk, rarer than cashmere, stronger than mohair and warmer than wool. One of the rarest and highest quality materials in the world, we love the rich history of alpaca and its unique and remarkable characteristics.

Alpacas were domesticated by the Incas more than 6,000 years ago and raised for their exquisite fleece. In those ancient Incan times, the alpaca fibre was used to make clothes for royalty and nobility, and was known as the fibre of the Gods.

Today, fashionistas cherish alpaca not only for its exclusivity but also for its natural attributes, including its fineness, durability, strength, antibacterial, hypoallergenic and lightweight qualities.

Alpaca is harvested without harm to the animals and comes in 22 beautiful natural colours and hundreds of shades – from white through all shades of grey and brown, to deep, rich black.

For sheer unadulterated indulgence, 875 grams of 100% pure alpaca reaches new heights of desire in the seductively soft, ultra-posh throw by Dutch company Yumeko.

Sumptuously soft, delightfully light, yet warm and inviting all year round, the good-looking throw offers the perfect balance of cosiness and elegance for both indoor and outdoor use. It is perfect for curling up and watching a favourite movie, reading a book, napping or just lounging, in style. For interior design lovers, draping the alpaca throw over a couch, armchair or bed is an easy way to add an elegant touch to a room, even changing the entire mood of the decor.

Expertly crafted by skilled artisans in Peru, and made entirely of the purest alpaca, the wonderfully luxurious throw is heavenly soft and exquisite to the touch. Masterfully knitted in a fine cable pattern, it offers a decorative mix of classic and contemporary, underpinned by understated sophistication. Fabulous to look at and lavish to touch, this is the kind of throw that will have one wondering how they ever lived without it.

Offering an all–season palette, only the natural and pure colours of the wool are used by Yumeko. The wool has not been dyed, which means it preserves its special natural softness. Available in two refined colours – light grey and dark grey – the throw will complement any decor effortlessly. The size of about 130 centimetres by 180 centimetres makes it both functional and versatile.

The throws are made in accordance with the World Fair Trade Organization, which dictates fair trade principles, good working conditions, no child labour and fair compensation to farmers and manufacturers. It also guarantees respect for the environment and the humane treatment of all animals during the shearing process.

For perennial beauty and comfort derived both tactilely and visually, this luxurious throw is the ultimate in elegant living.

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